Raphaelle Ortega-David

Filippino governor
(Redirected from Rafy Ortega)

Raphaelle "Rafy" Veronica Ortega-David[1] (born March 14,1997)[2] is a Filipina politician who serves as the governor of La Union.

Raphaelle Ortega-David
26th Governor of La Union
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Vice GovernorMario Ortega
Preceded byFrancisco Ortega III
Personal details
Born
Raphaelle Veronica Ortega

(1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 27)
Political partyPDDS (2021–present)
Spouse(s)James William Camba Escanilla
FatherFrancisco Ortega III
OccupationPolitician

Career

change

Ortega-David became the first female governor of La Union when she won the 2022 gubernatorial election. She succeeded her father Francisco Ortega III for the position.[3]

Personal life

change

She was married to Kevin David on January 17, 2023.[4]

References

change
  1. Hernane, Helen (2022). "Rising to the Challenge". League. 6 (1). Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. "Gov Ortega proud to see daughter Rafy become 'strong, responsible' woman". Politko. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. "1st lady guv of La Union vows to empower women". Philippine News Agency. June 17, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  4. "Gov Ortega on husband: 'Nahanap dito sa LU ang true love!'". Politko (in English and Filipino). August 27, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.